Dollar deposits in PH hit record $54.4b in Q4
Total deposits at foreign currency deposit units (FCDU) of banks in the Philippines reached an all-…
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July 17 to be observed as ‘National CPR Day,’ Marcos proclaims
President Ferdinand Marcos declared July 17 of every year as “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitatio…
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Cemex Philippines Opens New Strategic Warehouse in Batangas
Cemex Philippines opened its newest warehouse to meet the increasing demand for high-quality constr…
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Food shortages leave Cubans in anguish over next meal
Havana, Cuba – One thought lingers all day in the mind of Diana Ruiz: How will the Cuban mother fee…
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Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community
Mymensingh, Bangladesh – Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh’s transgender h…
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Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday
San Fernando, Philippines – Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jes…
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S. Korea slams ‘irresponsible’ Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoring
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea slammed Russia’s “irresponsible” veto blocking the renewal of a pa…
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Ecuador prison riot leaves three dead, six injured
Quito, Ecuador – At least three prisoners were killed and six injured in an overnight revolt in an …
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Four killed in German motorway bus accident
Berlin, Germany – Four people were killed and around 35 injured when a bus overturned on a German m…
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ISOC Land teams up with property experts for I-Land Residences Sucat
Mid-income boutique property developer ISOC Land teamed up with leading experts in the real estate …
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Gesture of desperation
Kneeling and praying are the ultimate gestures to illustrate people’s hunger and thirst for a defin…
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Catantan 11th for Penn State in US NCAA fencing tourney
The country’s top fencer Samantha Catantan placed 11th out of 24 for Penn State University in the w…
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Autohub Group adds Zeekr to its strong distributorship lineup
Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Mobility The Autohub Group has reaffirmed its commitment by s…
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Cebuana model Maria Gigante wins Universal Woman 2024 crown
Cebuana model Maria Gigante edged out more than forty candidates from around the globe and was name…
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NLEX resumes “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” Program for coming Holy Week surge
NLEX Corporation has geared up for the expected 10% surge in traffic volume during the Holy Week by…
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Team Japeth or Team Mark? Take your pick
BACOLOD – Will first time be a charm for Jorge Gallent? The champion coach of San Miguel will dip h…
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Protecting Mother Earth
Trees absorb carbon, a major driver for global warming, which is converted into nutrients needed by…
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For the Lent, over 1,000 PUVs get special permits
THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved temporary special permits for…
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Face masks not required amid pertussis spate in Quezon City
LOCAL health authorities have ruled out the need to require the wearing of face masks despite the o…
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PCG seizes 17 ships dredging in Zambales
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has seized 17 of 28 inspected vessels involved in dredging activit…
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#ANONGBALITA #JusticeForKillua: PAWS planning to file charges
Will good dogs get their day in court? The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) said Thursday i…
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Group: NFA stocks down to 2 days
The rapid depletion of the National Food Agency’s rice buffer stocks, now reportedly at less than t…
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Seva, Standard’s astrologer, dies, says friend Zafra
Zenaida Seva, the Manila Standard’s resident astrologer in the early 2000s, has died, according to …
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Expanded PH-US partnership
Ample proof that Philippine-American relations are on the upswing and expected to grow even stronge…
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Marcos and Blinken: Striving for peace in the SCS
“Let us rally behind President Marcos and Secretary Blinken as they seek to navigate the treacherou…
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Gun proliferation
“The PNP should rethink this new move (of allowing gun ownership by the public) and stick to its co…
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Lawyers poised to assail arrest, detention order vs. Quiboloy
EMBATTLED televangelist Apollo Quiboloy may challenge before the Supreme Court the arrest order iss…
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Marcos urged to take over NFA operations
A PARTY-LIST lawmaker on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take over management of …
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China ties with Russia set to deepen after Putin election win
China has denied supplying Russia with arms needed to bludgeon Ukraine, but Western powers allege i…
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#ANONGBALITA JT’s Manukan planting ‘namit’ flag in Singapore
Popular Filipino restaurant chain JT’s Manukan Grille is bringing “namit” (delicious) to Singapore …
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New plastics order eyed to save Earth
A transformation of the global economy is urgently needed to curb existential threats to nature and…
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Global economy getting greener but transition is not fast enough
The world needs to rapidly shift trillions of dollars into low-carbon investments to avoid a full-b…
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Double the fun, double the efficiency with the ASUS Zenbook DUO
As many people know, productivity comes with modernity. Cutting-edge technology allows us to do mor…
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Have a ‘tech-tastic’ summer
Must-have gadgets for a fun time under the sun Clear skies, longer days, and warmer temperatures ar…
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For farmers
The local government of Tabaco City is preparing to distribute cement, water pumps, and paint to fa…
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Council assesses peace and order achievements in Eastern Visayas
MILITARY and government officials of Eastern Visayas have reassessed their achievements toward peac…
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CA nixes with finality NOW Telecom’s bid as 3rd telco
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed with finality its decision denying a petition filed by the N…
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House OKs RBH7 on 2nd reading via voice voting
The House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on second reading Resolution of Both House…
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$1 billion US investments in PH
If there’s one clear indication that Philippine-American relations have not only been revitalized b…
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To be or not to be Nicodemus
“Let us embrace Jesus, not as a distant figure, but as a compassionate friend who walks with us dai…
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Mid-terms are coming
“Coalitions, temporary alliances at that, will be the norm for 2025, whether administration, opposi…
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Misdirected zeal
While it seems to be the correct step, there are issues that could make the headlong push for renew…
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Gabriela solon seeks House inquiry on online sexual abuse vs. minors
THE Gabriela Women’s Party on Monday led the filing of a resolution seeking congressional inquiry o…
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Lawmaker welcomes upgrade of 4Ps incentives to inflation levels
THE minority leader of the House of Representatives on Monday welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos J…
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Speaker extends cash aid to soldiers slain, wounded in clash with Maute
Upon instructions by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has extende…
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Bishop opposes police on semi-automatic guns for civilians
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio on Saturday said he does not s…
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Filipino Chinese-community recognizes EJ Uy Obiena’s contribution to PH sports
“He is truly the pole-vault king of Asia – Philippines’ star athlete EJ Obiena wins Asian Games pol…
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Taguig implements health, dev’t program for SK leaders
The Taguig City government has organized a special orientation program for local Sangguniang Kabata…
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DPWH allocates P4.4b for Caraga Region’s Daang Maharlika rehabilitation
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has set aside some P4.4-billion for the rehabili…
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SC affirms DOE powers over oil industry during emergencies
THE Supreme Court (SC) has declared that the Department of Energy (DOE) has the authority to take c…
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Senate panel cites relevance of natural gas
DEVELOPING the country’s natural gas industry is critical to driving investments that will enhance …
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Iloilo trailblazes PH waste-to-energy quest with P2.3-b deal
ILOILO City—The country’s first waste-to-energy project will start construction here this year unde…
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Camp Karingal cops set to plant 1m trees in Quezon City
THE Quezon City Police District on Tuesday launched its Project Green Camp Karingal eyeing to plant…
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DOJ files multiple cases against firm; vows to go after tax evaders
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday vowed to be relentless in prosecuting tax evaders who us…
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Prices of agri goods drop in February, says PSA
Prices of select agricultural commodities, including onion, tilapia, and brown sugar dropped in Feb…
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Solon excited over new GMA TV program
Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee is “elated over the new opportunity to serve the people” through h…
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Effort to unclog schools remains wanting—senator
Citing findings of the Commission on Audit (COA), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has flagged the ambig…
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Multi-awarded actress Jaclyn Jose passes away at 59
Renowned Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose, celebrated for her performances on both the big and small sc…
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Metal factories near San Simon River face civil, criminal raps for pollution
Metal factories operating close to a river in San Simon, Pampanga face civil and criminal charges f…
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‘Makati City has no right to accuse Taguig of trespassing’
The City of Makati has no right to accuse Taguig of trespassing or land grabbing. This was the reac…
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Lone bettor wins P175-million Ultra Lotto jackpot
A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant multi-millionaire after hitting the P175-million …
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Parañaque homeowners’ village dispute finally over
Following the previous decisions of the Supreme Court at the Court of Appeals, the Housing and Land…
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Albay conducts massive info campaign on rabies
After raising an alarm over the death of five Albay residents due to rabies in just two months, the…
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#ANONGBALITA From bed bugs to rats: Rodents spotted in NAIA
After drawing flak for the presence of bed bugs at the NAIA Terminals 2 and 3, the Manila Internati…
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